Coping is placed on top of which structural element?

• A. Deck slab
• B. Bottom of pool
• C. Bond beam
• D. Soil footing

Answer: (C)

Coping sits on top of the bond beam. The bond beam is a reinforced concrete ring that caps and ties the pool walls together, providing a level, solid edge for the coping to rest on. This setup creates a finished edging around the pool and gives a stable, load-distributing surface for the deck and surrounding elements. The deck slab, bottom of the pool, and soil footing are not the surfaces that support coping; the coping’s position on the bond beam ensures proper edge treatment and structural integrity.